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Business & Industry

Tahe County Advances Cold-Climate Soybean Breeding at 53 Degrees North

Agricultural researchers in Heilongjiang reach high-latitude milestones to expand ultra-early-maturing soybean cultivation.

China News ServiceSep 17, 2026, 09:21 AM
#Agriculture#Soybeans#Heilongjiang
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Business & Industry

Chinese Energy Storage Firms Report Robust Growth on AI Data Centers and Global Demand

First-half 2026 corporate earnings indicate recovery across China's energy storage supply chain, driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure and overseas project wins.

People's DailySep 17, 2026, 08:21 AM
#Energy Storage#Clean Technology#China Business
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Business & Industry

China Concludes Summer Grain Drive With Wheat Procurement Hitting 100M Tonnes

Official figures show steady summer purchases as authorities prepare for autumn grain intake projected at 350 million tonnes.

China News ServiceSep 17, 2026, 06:51 AM
#Agriculture#China Economy#Food Security
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Business & Industry

China's August Indicators Show Industrial Growth Amid Investment Drop

High-tech manufacturing and foreign trade expanded, but nationwide fixed asset investment contracted 7.2 percent through August.

People's DailySep 16, 2026, 10:21 PM
#China Economy#Manufacturing#Fixed Asset Investment
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Business & Industry

China Opens 70-Billion-Yuan Pinglu Canal to Connect Inland South to Sea

The 134-kilometer waterway cuts shipping distances to the Beibu Gulf, aiming to lower bulk logistics costs and expand Southwestern trade routes.

People's DailySep 16, 2026, 04:51 PM
#Infrastructure#Logistics#Shipping
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Business & Industry

Central and Western China Export Growth Outpaces Coastal Provinces

High-tech manufacturing, automotive shipments, and intermediate goods drive interior provinces to a 16.4% export increase in the first half of the year.

People's DailySep 16, 2026, 01:21 PM
#China Trade#Manufacturing#Automotive
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Business & Industry

China Reports Shift Toward High-Tech Inflows as Foreign Investment Composition Evolves

High-tech sectors accounted for over 41 percent of foreign direct investment in the first seven months of the year, Ministry of Commerce data shows.

People's DailySep 16, 2026, 01:21 PM
#Foreign Investment#High-Tech#Ministry of Commerce
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Business & Industry

China's Social Logistics Volume Expands 5% in First Seven Months

High-tech manufacturing and county-level markets drove steady expansion across supply chains.

State Council of ChinaSep 16, 2026, 09:21 AM
#Logistics#Manufacturing#Supply Chain
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Business & Industry

China Innovative Drugmakers Turn Profitable on Licensing and Policy

Milestone licensing revenue, rising overseas co-development, and targeted procurement reforms drive a structural turnaround for domestic biopharmas.

People's DailySep 15, 2026, 09:51 PM
#Biomedicine#Pharmaceuticals#Healthcare Policy
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Business & Industry

Beijing Reports 69.6% Surge in Utilized Foreign Capital in First Seven Months

Officials point to record export volumes and outline plans to harness AI and robotics for future trade expansion.

People's DailySep 15, 2026, 09:21 PM
#Beijing#Foreign Direct Investment#Trade
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Business & Industry

China's August Economic Data Shows Industrial Gains Amid Uneven Fixed Investment

Industrial output and high-tech manufacturing accelerated in August, while broader fixed-asset investment contracted over the first eight months.

Securities TimesSep 15, 2026, 08:21 PM
#China Economy#Macroeconomics#National Bureau of Statistics
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Business & Industry

China Moderates Crude Buying Amid Strait of Hormuz Supply Disruption

As global energy markets face supply strains, the world's largest oil importer avoids panic purchases, acting as a market buffer.

China News ServiceSep 15, 2026, 06:51 PM
#Energy#Oil Markets#China Economy